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Last verified 2026-10-06. Rules change — we show the date so you know what you’re trusting.
Sources for the entry rules
- Notice on Extending the Unilateral Visa-free Policy (Embassy in Ireland, 2025-11-04)
- China widens visa-free access in latest opening-up move (gov.cn, 2025-11-04)
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Including Canada and the UK in the Visa-Free Program (MFA, 2026-02-15)
- China to grant visa-free policy to Canadian, British nationals from Feb. 17 (gov.cn)
- China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens (gov.cn, 2026-05-20)
- Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam Added to Countries Eligible for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit and 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Hainan (NIA)
- China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program (gov.cn, 2026-08-20)
- China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit 57 Countries 2026 (visasupdate, port/region list)
- China Visa-Free Travel - A Complete Guide (China Briefing, updated 2026-01-20)
- Visa policy of mainland China (Wikipedia)
- Q&A on Visa-Free Entry into China Under Mutual Visa Exemption (NIA)
- FAQs on the China-Malaysia Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement (Embassy in Malaysia)
- China grants visa-free entry to ASEAN tour groups visiting Xishuangbanna (gov.cn, 2025-02-10)
- Visa-free entry allowed for tour groups at all cruise ports (gov.cn, 2024-05-16)
- China Launches Online Arrival Card for International Travelers (Embassy in the US, 2025-12-03)
- Beware of Fraudulent Websites for Arrival Card Filling (NIA)
- WeChat Pay Waives 3 Percent Transaction Fees for International Card Payments Under 200 Yuan (Beijing gov, 2026-03-26)
- Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners: Limits, Fees & Setup (2026) - ChinaSimply
- China Issues New Exit and Entry Administration Regulations Effective September 15, 2026 (Erickson Immigration Group)
This is guidance, not legal advice. Confirm visa eligibility with the Chinese embassy or consulate for your nationality before booking.